FC Barcelona News: November 17, 2023: Barça is interested in Girona manager as Xavi’s replacement; Lamine Yamal and João Cancelo score for Spain and Portugal.

Coach Rafa Márquez of Barça Atlètic and player Xavi Hernández assembled their squads for a combined workout on Thursday morning due to the large number of players away on international duty.

Joan Laporta: “It’s critical that we remain united” – FC Barcelona
Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, spoke briefly about Xavi Hernández, the team, and the construction of the new stadium while she was touring the Spotify Camp Nou under reconstruction.

Leo Messi made his FC Barcelona debut twenty years ago.
The greatest player to ever don the renowned jersey—possibly the greatest football jersey ever—played his first game for FC Barcelona on November 16, 2003, a day that will go down in FC Barcelona history. When Leo Messi entered the game as a substitute in a friendly against Porto, he was just 16 years old.

As Portugal defeated Liechtenstein 2-0, Cancelo scored a goal. Reports
With 27 points, eight more than Slovakia in second place, Portugal leads their group and has already guaranteed their place in the finals. After nine games, Liechtenstein is at the bottom with no points. Despite not resting any of his regular starters, Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez’s team struggled against their humble rivals and was unable to break the deadlock in the first half.

Football manager Luis de la Fuente of Spain praises Lamine Yamal, saying, “He does things that seem impossible” Spain
Spain easily defeated Cyprus 3-1 on Thursday night in Limassol, a result that virtually guarantees them first place in their Euro 2024 qualifying group. A triumph against Georgia

Despite widespread support, Barcelona has proposed Xavi Hernandez’s replacement as manager – Football España

Barcelona has inquired about Girona manager Michel Sanchez as a potential managerial candidate in the future. Girona, the team of the season, has won 11 games and is currently atop the division after playing the best football so far.